5. Conclusion:
This survey gives insight into the symptoms experienced in a UK population with mild to moderate confirmed COVID-19. We found a high incidence of both smell and taste disturbances in COVID-19 patients. This was more common in younger patients and often associated with sore throats or nasal blockage. This should be considered in triaging patients especially in elective outpatient clinics and when making staff isolation recommendations, particularly as countries start to consider resuming clinical activity. Further studies where patients with new onset OTDs are tested for COVID-19 will assist to determine the sensitivity and specificity of self-reported OTDs as a screening tool for COVID-19.